Halibut Cakes (Croquettes)

Flaked halibut is seasoned with onion, cheese, mayo, and lemon in these savory croquette cakes that make for a family-friendly main dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 pound skinless, boneless halibut fillets
• 0.25 cup minced onion
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.75 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut fillets; season with salt and pepper. Cook until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Flake into small chunks.

Step 2

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add halibut cakes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 3

Pour 3/4 cup bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Shape halibut mixture into 6 cakes and dip both sides in bread crumbs to coat.

Step 4

Mix Italian cheese blend, egg, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dry mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl. Gently mix in flaked halibut, adding more mayonnaise if the mixture seems dry.